A green building lessens or eliminates negative environmental impacts while also creating beneficial ones. Green buildings help preserve valuable natural resources and improve our quality of life.
Over the last decade or so, green construction has gained traction. Everything from climate change to resource shortages and building regulatory changes in many regions have propelled the shift to green construction. Public awareness about environmental issues, with increasingly more people concerned about their ecological footprint, has also contributed to the advancement of green initiatives in real estate and construction.
For example, 10 years ago or so, a sustainable home may have included solar panels on the roof and energy-efficient appliances. Today, going green means this and more, including water conservation, waste management, indoor air quality, and the sourcing of construction materials. Rapid advancements in construction methodologies, materials, and technologies have enabled the rise in sustainable building. Bio-based materials, low-impact finishes, and self-healing concrete that reduce a building’s carbon footprint and enhance its life span and resilience are now available.
Prefabricated components minimize waste and ensure precision. Green rooftops, vertical gardens, and passive solar designs turn buildings into living, breathing entities.
Lower Operating and Maintenance Costs
Green buildings also provide several economic and cost-effective benefits, including decreased operating costs, enhanced occupant efficiency, and savings on tenant utility bills. In addition, green materials endure for years while exposed to the elements and require much less maintenance. And, because many of these green materials are free from harmful chemical treatments, they are healthier for the environment.
Going green eliminates harmful contaminants and means breathing fresh, clean air. A good indoor environment helps preserve the health of residents or tenants and improves their quality of life by preventing serious illnesses caused by the intake of hazardous chemicals.